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Organic Law 7 of 1946 on Education - Coggle Diagram
Organic Law 7 of 1946 on Education
Fundamental Provisions
Foundations of Panamanian Education
Article 3: Based on universal, humanistic, civic, ethical, moral, democratic, scientific, and technological principles
Local and national cultural identity is valued
Structure of the Educational System
Both ensure quality and lifelong education
Article 4: Two subsystems: Regular and Non-Regular
Right and Duty of Education
Article 1: Education is a right and a duty of every person.
The State has the responsibility to organize and manage the educational service
Public and Private Education
Public Education: Fully or partially funded by the State
Private Education: Does not receive state funds
Administrative Organization and Academic Structure
Regular Subsystem
Regional Level
Administers, supervises, and coordinates education in the regions
Local or Institutional Level
Implements policies and strategies in educational centers
Central Level
Ministry of Education directs educational policies and strategies
Non-Regular Subsystem
Education in Media Communication
Use of radio, television, libraries, and publications to spread knowledge
Permanent Education
Training throughout life to strengthen values and capacities.
Education in Indigenous Communities
Promotes cultural identity through bilingual intercultural education.
Teaching and Administrative Staff
Educating Staff
Student Welfare Fund (Art. 248-251)o Created in eachcampus with tuition, donations, and activities funds Stude
Establishment of school canteens to improve thenutrition. Specialized education for students with Special needsDevelopment and regulation of sports activities under the Department of Physical Culture.
Ministry of Education fosters partnerships
cultural, scientific, artistic and sports student
Finance, Equipment, and Emergency Materials
It covers personnel costs, equipped premises, texts and materials. Fully guaranteed for schoolsprimary; in secondary, subject to availability.
FECE
94% allocated to basic education.FECE School Funding Distribution Budget Priority2% for administration and supervision of the fund4% for teacher training..
School Fund Distribution
5% allocated to education-related expenses
25% for student welfare (School Welfare Fund)
Administered by school principals
Budgetary Priority
Education as a priority in the national budget to improve the quality of education
Secondary Education Staff
Classification of Teaching Staff
Regular Teachers (tenured) and Special Teachers (hired in the absence of regular ones)
Structure and Organization
Led by a Director, support from Technical-Teaching Deputy Directors and Regular Teachers (tenured) and Special Teachers (hired in the absence of regular ones Administrative
Teachers' Council
Integrated by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Teachers. Participates in the drafting of the Internal Regulations
Competitions for Credentials, background checks, opposition examinations. Hiring of foreign teachers if necessary.
Creation of an Educational and Vocational Guidance Section in schools with high enrollment
Requirements for Management Positions
University degree.
Minimum of 8 years of teaching experience
Primary Staff
Appointments and Promotions: Basedin categories of the Ranking of the Ministry of Education
Regional Selection Committee: Responsible recruitment, selection, transfer and appointment of teachers and directors.
Regulation of leave, absences and
Staying in their posts
Regional Commissions: Composed of educators, parents' associations and theMinistry of Education, in charge of the selection and transfer of teachers. Herself emphasizes contests, lists of eligible andf Resolution of complaints.
Appointments and promotions based on competition,morality and the Ladder of the Ministry of Education. Hersef lclassified according to trainingexperience and performance.
Private Education,
Scholarships & Cultural
Culture
The State preserves national identity and strengthens cultural education
Promotion of scientific research, school projects, and conservation of the official language and indigenous languages
Promotion of values, cultural heritage, and social change
Creation of educational and pedagogical museums, access to cultural centers, libraries, and publications
Regulation to promote values and prevent inappropriate behavior
Literacy and cultural integration programs
Private Education
Provided by private entities at no cost to the State.
Accessible regardless of race, social status, or religion.
Promotes culture, science, technology, and ethics.
Complies with official plans and programs.
Supervised by the Ministry of Education.
Teachers and administrative staff must comply with regulations.
Supervised by the National and Regional Directorate.
Incorporated schools must have official recognition.
Right of association for parents, students, and teachers.
Coordination with the Ministry regarding enrollment costs.
Labor equity between teachers in private and public schools
Scholarships
Promote intellectual and artistic progress and ensure equal access to education
Apply to secondary school, conservatory, and university. Also available for teachers and administrative staff
The government funds studies and pays for countries included in the national budget
For students with limited resources and/or outstanding academic performance